Tesla · 9 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, Drive Inverter
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Program Manager to join their dynamic team in Drive Inverter. The role involves driving the development and introduction of new Drive Inverter technologies and products while managing complex engineering programs and ensuring adherence to quality and timelines.
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Responsibilities
Act as engineering program owner for Drive Inverter program launches and design improvements
Manage Drive Inverter build plans, parts logistics, and support robust engineering build execution
Coordinate design changes with cross-functional teams and support their cut-in into production
Track and maintain key component and program metrics including schedule, reliability, performance, cost, and mass
Lead cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and delivering engineering programs for Drive Inverter
Foster open communication among cross-functional teams to facilitate effective collaboration
Proactively identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
4-6 years of experience in successfully managing complex engineering programs from concept to production and high-volume ramp
Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and methodologies
First principals thinking and a positive can-do attitude
Strong technical aptitude in manufacturing processes (e.g., automation, DFMEA)
Proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with strong technical communication ability
Ability to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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